Does Bluemercury pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Bluemercury employees rate their compensation and benefits as 2.4 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Bluemercury. This rating has decreased by 17% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Bluemercury?

47% of Bluemercury employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Bluemercury 3.0 out of 5 for work life balance, 2.7 for culture and values and 2.5 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Bluemercury?

Sales Associate (97) , Store Manager (69) , Beauty Advisor (39) , Beauty Expert (23) , Sales Associate/Makeup Artist (18) , Manager (16) , Esthetician (13) , Retail Sales Associate (11) , Makeup Artist (9) , Sales (8) , Licensed Esthetician (7) , Sales Representative (7) , Beauty Consultant (4) , Marketing (4) , Assistant Manager (3)

What are the pros of working at Bluemercury according to real employee reviews?

"I’m sure coworkers are nice at all the other stores as well." ((in 23 reviews)); "makeup and the team was great" ((in 14 reviews)); "Great skincare perks, gratis, and all the training" ((in 11 reviews)); "Great people to work with" ((in 11 reviews)); "Fun work environment as middle manager." ((in 7 reviews))

What are the cons of working at Bluemercury according to real employee reviews?

"Chronic turnover because pay is low." ((in 43 reviews)); "Unfortunately the upper management that is awesome has been so used and abused that they are starting to no longer care, and that effects the entire morale of the store level employees." ((in 39 reviews)); "Store managers have set schedules with Sunday’s and Wednesday’s off." ((in 28 reviews)); "Overall the benefits are horrible." ((in 19 reviews)); "District managers are overworked and have too many stores and not enough assistants to help them." ((in 16 reviews))

What are employees saying about Bluemercury layoffs in 2026?

Explore Glassdoor’s employee reviews to understand what current and former employees are saying about Bluemercury layoffs and their outlook for job security at Bluemercury in 2026.

What are the top reviewed Bluemercury locations?

Washington , New York , Los Angeles , Chicago , Philadelphia , Atlanta , Boston , Jersey City , Long Island City , San Diego , Dedham , San Francisco , Ardmore , Montclair , Shrewsbury , Austin , San Jose , Stamford , Bethesda , Charleston , Newark , Naperville , Virginia Beach , East Hampton , Rye , Madison , Raleigh , Dallas , Houston , Santa Monica

Bluemercury reviews

2.7

47% would recommend to a friend

(541 total reviews)

Maly Bernstein

37% approve of CEO

34% positive business outlook

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Bluemercury has an employee rating of 2.7 out of 5 stars, based on 541 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have an average working experience there. The Bluemercury employee rating is 24% below average for employers within the Retail & Wholesale industry (3.5 stars).

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541 reviews

5.0

Jan 13, 2013

An Excellent Company that wants to make a difference one lipstick at a time.

Anonymous employee

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Pros

I have worked at the corporate office for more than 7 years. It has been the best business experience of my life! This fast growing company has gone from 8 stores to more than 40 stores since I have worked there. They are the Starbucks of their generation! It was always fast paced, for sure, but for those who are looking to work at one of the fastest growing cool retailers with world-wide potential...this is the place for you.

Cons

There were always new responsibilites to be taken on by the team, but if they are up to the challenge, it was always a way to grow and learn more about how a fast growing company actually works

5.0

Jan 13, 2013

Great place to work....sad to leave

Store manager

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Pros

I worked at the store level and loved the work. I am a real product junkie and love working with people so it was a great combination of getting to work with a product that I love and the opportunity to talk with a diverse group of clients. There was good support from the field management and the store employees seemed appropriately motivated and we worked well as a team.

Cons

I had to move due to a family need so unfortunately there is no Bluemercury in my new location.

5.0

Jan 11, 2013

Great entrepreneurial place to work

Anonymous employee

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Pros

The environment is fast-paced and the company growth presents many opportunities to learn various aspects of business and take on new challenges. I've been with the company for more than 5 years and know several that have been here for twice that both in the office and at the stores. Many store managers, district managers and office staff have risen through the ranks and understand the business from various perspectives (associate through management).

Cons

The fast pace requires rapid movement between tasks and prioritization but I enjoy this part of the business. It is fun to help a growing company accelerate its success.

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